Hi all, I was diagnosed around 2 years ago and unfortunately have had a really difficult time at the Doctors and wondered if anyone shared the same issues? When I was given my diagnosis, I was told on the phone by my doctor on a call that lasted around 30 seconds. Following this I was obviously shocked and had lots of…
Hi, just wondering whether I put up with this pain or I need to see my GP or Rheumatologist. My rib cage is very painful when I breath in - so can only do shallow breathing. I know this is part of AxSpA but any recommendations on how to stop the pain would be really apprieciated. I am on biologic injections but just lately…
hi after starting on biologics in august I appreciate it is still early days but did think I would feel some relief by now. I am so tired of this pain. Can anyone give my some positivity something to hope for please
hello! I’m new to this so this is my first post. my son a year ago had a problem with his foot and was unable to walk on one foot, he was 18 at the time and he still cannot walk with his heel down just leans on his toes. He then had uveitis in his eye. Then his pelvis was hurting, then his elbow bent! After a year of drs,…
Hey, I’ve been on Idacio for a few months after delaying due to Covid. I do the injections myself, but every time I’m really struggling more and more. So much so that I couldn’t bring my self to do it today 🤦🏼♀️😣 I keep telling myself it’s a positive and it will help me… but I just can’t help get anxious and stressed then…
Hi Already got OA and Early Glaucoma and Barratts Osophagus (severe Gerd Stomach Osophagus). Today told Covid Booster last week caused this permanent severe hearing loss One Ear can cause Balance issues. Any advice eg a Versus type Def organisation.How to investigate hearing aids.Poor financially live Scotland so should…
Just need to vent somewhere I’m starting adalimumab injections tomorrow morning, the nurse just phone to say she will be here at 9 to help me and talk me through things . Can’t believe it’s come to this 🙁 Anyone have any advise or tips ? Sorry just needed a rant
Hi, I'm new to this site and forum, not new to arthritis unfortunately. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 30 years ago and have had surgery for this resulting in a permanent Ileostomy. UC though does not just affect the colon it can also cause joint problems too. I was diagnosed with UC related inflammatory arthritis…
I’ve not long started Bio similar treatment for Spondyloarthritis. I wondered if there’s anyone else on this kind of treatment that can reassure me. I’ve started to get quite anxious at times, especially at night, worrying about all sorts of things and am finding it hard to switch off and just relax. I’m not sure who to…
Pete Ludbrook is 68 and he first experienced symptoms in his late teens. He was eventually diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and associated Crohn’s disease. Here he shares his story.
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